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This study examines the role of personality traits in predicting career anxiety and career change intention among Generation Z. Using a cross-sectional quantitative research design, survey data were collected from 489 participants in Eastern Anatolia, Türkiye, and hierarchical regression analyses were conducted to test the proposed relationships. The findings indicate that career anxiety significantly increases career change intention. Personality traits demonstrate differentiated effects: conscientiousness negatively predicts both career anxiety and career change intention, whereas openness to experience positively associates with both variables. Neuroticism is positively related to career anxiety, whereas agreeableness exhibits limited effects. Additionally, personality traits significantly influence key dimensions of career anxiety, particularly choice of profession and family influence. These results contribute to the literature by integrating personality traits with multidimensional career anxiety to better explain career decision-making processes among Generation Z. The findings also offer practical implications for career counseling and organizational practices by highlighting the importance of personality-based approaches in managing career-related uncertainty.
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